Cecelia S. Silva OBITUARY
Cecelia Santos Silva, at 103, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024, in Castro Valley, CA. She was born on June 13, 1921, in New Bedford, Massachusetts to Joaquim and Ermelinda Santos. Cecelia's family moved to Oakland, California while the children were young. Cecelia and her siblings helped run the family bakery – the Luzitania Baking Co. She graduated from Castlemont High School in 1938. Cecelia was married to Melvin A. Silva in 1945 and moved to Castro Valley in 1955 where they raised their 3 sons, Daniel, David and Donald. Cecelia was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was active at the Aitken Senior Center where she was recognized for her dedicated service in 1992 as Volunteer of the Year. Cecelia was an avid bowler until she was 88 years old. She lived a life of independence for her 103 years. She loved playing hand ball with her grandchildren and until the end of her life enjoyed playing cards, doing puzzles, and visiting with family and friends. Cecelia is preceded in death by her husband Melvin, in 1976, and her siblings Mary Silvera, & Jack Santos. She is survived by her sons David, Daniel (Donna), Donald (Martha), and her four grandchildren – Derik, Kelly (Joey), Sara (Erwin), Dawn(Norman), her seven great-grandchildren, Gavin, Dominik, Allen, Jaxon, Dylan, Demi & Blythe. Services will be held on Friday, September 27th, visitation starting at 10:00 AM at Sorensen Chapel, 1140 B Street, Hayward, CA. A celebration of life will start at 10:30 AM. Burial to follow at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, 26320 Mission Blvd., Hayward, CA. A reception will be held starting at 1:00 PM. Cecelia made a remarkable impact to all who loved her. She will be dearly missed.
